Annual CO₂ emissions from gas in Myanmar
Myanmar: Annual CO₂ emissions from gas was 7.98 million tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
7.98 million tonnes
Change on year
down 10.8%
World rank
65th
of 146 countries
All-time high
10.85 million tonnes
in 2015
All-time low
0 tonnes
in 1928
Years of data
97
1928–2024
Annual CO₂ emissions from gas in Myanmar, 1928–2024
Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
Myanmar recorded 7.98 million tonnes for annual co₂ emissions from gas in 2024.
That represents a change of down 10.8% on the previous year and up 65.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual co₂ emissions from gas in Myanmar peaked at 10.85 million tonnes in 2015 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 1928.
Myanmar ranks 65th of 146 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Annual CO₂ emissions from gas in Myanmar, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1928 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1929 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1930 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1931 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1932 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1933 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1934 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1935 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1936 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1937 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1938 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1939 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1940 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1941 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1942 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1943 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1944 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1945 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1946 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1947 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1948 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1949 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1950 | 3,664 tonnes | — |
| 1951 | 3,649 tonnes | -0.4% |
| 1952 | 7,328 tonnes | +100.8% |
| 1953 | 10,992 tonnes | +50.0% |
| 1954 | 10,992 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1955 | 10,992 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1956 | 14,656 tonnes | +33.3% |
| 1957 | 10,992 tonnes | -25.0% |
| 1958 | 18,320 tonnes | +66.7% |
| 1959 | 10,992 tonnes | -40.0% |
| 1960 | 40,304 tonnes | +266.7% |
| 1961 | 29,312 tonnes | -27.3% |
| 1962 | 32,976 tonnes | +12.5% |
| 1963 | 29,312 tonnes | -11.1% |
| 1964 | 7,328 tonnes | -75.0% |
| 1965 | 14,656 tonnes | +100.0% |
| 1966 | 21,984 tonnes | +50.0% |
| 1967 | 14,656 tonnes | -33.3% |
| 1968 | 21,984 tonnes | +50.0% |
| 1969 | 32,976 tonnes | +50.0% |
| 1970 | 109,833 tonnes | +233.1% |
| 1971 | 128,240 tonnes | +16.8% |
| 1972 | 197,856 tonnes | +54.3% |
| 1973 | 194,192 tonnes | -1.9% |
| 1974 | 201,520 tonnes | +3.8% |
| 1975 | 351,463 tonnes | +74.4% |
| 1976 | 483,648 tonnes | +37.6% |
| 1977 | 447,008 tonnes | -7.6% |
| 1978 | 523,952 tonnes | +17.2% |
| 1979 | 538,608 tonnes | +2.8% |
| 1980 | 652,625 tonnes | +21.2% |
| 1981 | 809,218 tonnes | +24.0% |
| 1982 | 945,931 tonnes | +16.9% |
| 1983 | 989,280 tonnes | +4.6% |
| 1984 | 1.33 million tonnes | +34.1% |
| 1985 | 1.79 million tonnes | +35.1% |
| 1986 | 2.08 million tonnes | +16.2% |
| 1987 | 2.14 million tonnes | +3.0% |
| 1988 | 2.11 million tonnes | -1.6% |
| 1989 | 2.15 million tonnes | +1.8% |
| 1990 | 1.74 million tonnes | -18.9% |
| 1991 | 1.64 million tonnes | -5.7% |
| 1992 | 1.62 million tonnes | -1.6% |
| 1993 | 1.99 million tonnes | +23.4% |
| 1994 | 2.49 million tonnes | +25.0% |
| 1995 | 2.79 million tonnes | +11.9% |
| 1996 | 3.03 million tonnes | +8.5% |
| 1997 | 3.27 million tonnes | +8.0% |
| 1998 | 3.15 million tonnes | -3.7% |
| 1999 | 2.98 million tonnes | -5.4% |
| 2000 | 2.74 million tonnes | -8.0% |
| 2001 | 2.22 million tonnes | -18.9% |
| 2002 | 2.30 million tonnes | +3.5% |
| 2003 | 3.06 million tonnes | +32.9% |
| 2004 | 5.16 million tonnes | +68.7% |
| 2005 | 5.46 million tonnes | +5.8% |
| 2006 | 6.14 million tonnes | +12.5% |
| 2007 | 6.17 million tonnes | +0.5% |
| 2008 | 3.65 million tonnes | -40.8% |
| 2009 | 5.42 million tonnes | +48.6% |
| 2010 | 4.14 million tonnes | -23.7% |
| 2011 | 5.49 million tonnes | +32.7% |
| 2012 | 3.58 million tonnes | -34.9% |
| 2013 | 4.20 million tonnes | +17.5% |
| 2014 | 4.83 million tonnes | +14.9% |
| 2015 | 10.85 million tonnes | +124.7% |
| 2016 | 8.08 million tonnes | -25.5% |
| 2017 | 8.47 million tonnes | +4.8% |
| 2018 | 8.12 million tonnes | -4.1% |
| 2019 | 7.98 million tonnes | -1.7% |
| 2020 | 8.70 million tonnes | +9.0% |
| 2021 | 9.05 million tonnes | +4.0% |
| 2022 | 9.02 million tonnes | -0.3% |
| 2023 | 8.94 million tonnes | -0.9% |
| 2024 | 7.98 million tonnes | -10.8% |
Myanmar compared with similar countries
- Myanmar's 7.98 million tonnes is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 2.08 million tonnes, 3.8× the median. (28 countries reporting)
- Myanmar's 7.98 million tonnes is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 11.00 million tonnes, 73% of the median. (19 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Annual CO₂ emissions from gas in Myanmar changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | +266.7% | 10,992 tonnes | 40,304 tonnes |
| 1970 | +233.1% | 32,976 tonnes | 109,833 tonnes |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 2 |
| 1930s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 10 |
| 1940s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 10 |
| 1950s | 10,258 tonnes | 3,649 tonnes | 18,320 tonnes | 10 |
| 1960s | 24,549 tonnes | 7,328 tonnes | 40,304 tonnes | 10 |
| 1970s | 317,632 tonnes | 109,833 tonnes | 538,608 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.50 million tonnes | 652,625 tonnes | 2.15 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.47 million tonnes | 1.62 million tonnes | 3.27 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 4.23 million tonnes | 2.22 million tonnes | 6.17 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 6.57 million tonnes | 3.58 million tonnes | 10.85 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 8.74 million tonnes | 7.98 million tonnes | 9.05 million tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near Myanmar
More climate change data for Myanmar
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 150.98 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 59,991 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 14,800 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 45,192 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 55.85 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 1,614 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 48,794 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 4,645 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 44,150 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 17.53 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual co₂ emissions from gas in Myanmar?
- Annual co₂ emissions from gas in Myanmar was 7.98 million tonnes in 2024, according to Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual co₂ emissions from gas recorded in Myanmar?
- The highest recorded value was 10.85 million tonnes in 2015.
- What is the lowest annual co₂ emissions from gas recorded in Myanmar?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 1928.
- How does Myanmar rank for annual co₂ emissions from gas?
- Myanmar ranks 65th out of 146 countries with data for 2024.
- Is annual co₂ emissions from gas rising or falling in Myanmar?
- Over the last ten years it is up 65.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Myanmar data come from?
- The figures come from Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Annual CO₂ emissions from gas. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Annual emissions of carbon dioxide (CO₂) from gas, measured in tonnes.